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[Postcard of Cartoon Men]
Postcard with a cartoon of a policeman and other man standing next to a red armchair under a street lamp on a street corner. Text on the cartoon says "They sure make you feel at home here!" A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family says "Dear Friends: Just a line to let you know I am well, hope you are all the same, I received your card a few days ago, I'm on my way west, somewhere in Texas now. My new address is on this card. Had a nice trip so far, don't know how the rest of it will be, we have several days riding yet. Write when you can. Nevin."
Date:
August 1943
Creator:
Hermsinger, Nevin E.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Soldier at Heidelberg University]
Photograph of a soldier standing on the grass in a courtyard surrounded by buildings. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Heidelberg University, Aug 1945."
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of 7th Army Landing Craft on D-Day]
Photograph of a small boat full of soldiers and vehicles approach a distant shoreline. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "7th Army, near STE Maxime, Southern France. Landing craft loaded with vehicles and troops approaching 45th Div. beaches north of STE. Maxime, on D-Day,"
Date:
August 15, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Marlborough Blenheim Hotel]
Postcard of city buildings behind a small park with a fountain, and text that says "Marlborough Blenheim Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J." A handwritten note addressed to Misses Hellen & Caroline Aten says "Dear Folks: Wish you were here. Plenty of 'Doughboys.' Try and see you later in the week. Ted Lockwood."
Date:
August 1942
Creator:
Lockwood, Ted
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Karls Gate in Heidelberg]
Photograph of Karlstor, a large arched monument topped with lions on either side of a coat of arms. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Karls Gate - Heidelberg - East entrance, Aug. 1945."
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Lt. W. W. Aten]
Photograph of a soldier wearing a dress uniform and standing on a concrete path outside of a home. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "August 2, 1942, Lt. W. W. Aten at home."
Date:
August 2, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Soldier and Vater Rhein]
Photograph of a soldier sitting on rocks in front of a small pond with a statue in the middle of it, inside the walls of Heidelberg Castle. The statue, Vater Rhein, is of a man with a long beard reclining on a small island.
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital]
Postcard of Hendrick Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Texas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen & all: Quite a nice day and now is a little warm. Received a letter from Fred today. Had a letter from Al Saturday and also one from the staff. We are plenty busy right now. As ever, Woodrow."
Date:
August 21, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Lt. W. W. Aten]
Photograph of a soldier in dress uniform standing on a concrete path in a garden. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Aug. 2, 1942, Lt. W. W. Aten at home."
Date:
August 2, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Rhododendron in West Virginia Hills]
Postcard of Rhododendrons, the West Virginia state flower, growing on green hills. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Hellen Aten says "Hello. Haveing a fine time much warmer down here we are close to 700 mile from home. Marie K."
Date:
August 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Monument in Heidelberg]
Photograph of a monument in a city square, with Heidelberg Castle visible on a hill in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Monument in market place - below the schloss - Aug 1945, Heidelberg."
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Neckar River Dam]
Photograph of a bridge and dam spanning the Neckar River in Heidelberg, Germany, with a building at the top of a tree-covered hill in the distance. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "The bridge across the Dam on The Neckar - Heidelberg, Aug 1945."
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Soldiers Marching in Germany]
Photograph of a group of soldiers marching in a field lined with buildings. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Gerstetten, Germany. August 1945."
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Cherry Blossom Trees]
Postcard of cherry blossoms next to a body of water, near the Tidal Basin Bridge in Washington, D.C. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten says "Dear Helen, I am having a very nice time while I am on my vacation. We are bringing a nice little baby home with us. Kenneth."
Date:
August 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Chicago Skyline]
Postcard of the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower on the skyline of Chicago. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "Two of Chicago's most interesting and beautiful buildings are the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. Facing each other on Michigan Boulevard, they form an impressive gateway to the North Side of Chicago." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen & Ted Aten says, "Dear Helen & Ted, How are the pickles going? My bites seem to be improving. Next time I'll bring something that will kill them instead of me. Say hello to Jiggs for me. Love Ruthie."
Date:
August 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Church Near Heidelberg University]
Photograph of the tower of a church, with buildings in the foreground and wooded mountains in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Church near the university - Aug. 1945."
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Marseille, France]
Photograph of Marseille, France, seen from a hill facing across the city and towards the sea. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Seventh Army, Marseille, France. Panoramic of Marseille, port, and islands."
Date:
August 28, 1944
Creator:
Bonnard
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Hotel at Miami Beach]
Postcard of a hotel surrounded with palm trees, with text that says "Looking North on Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Fla." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Pvt. John S. Hofnagle says "This sure is a beautiful place, but you would not like it, it is too hot here for you. One block from the ocean. It looks larger than Atlantic City. J.S.H."
Date:
August 30, 1942
Creator:
Hofnagle, John S.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Loch Raven Dam and Spillway]
Postcard of the Loch Raven Dam and spillway in Baltimord, MD, surrounded with trees and a path. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Howdy- I arrived at camp at 12:00 which is the usual time. Joe, the feathered hat man, is being laid off his job this weekend for they are finished. It was rather warm sleeping last evening. Just had breakfast- cantaloupe, toast, dried beef and post toasties bran flakes. The apples smell good in my locker. Can't say when I will be home, maybe Friday evening. If so I will have a ride. Woodrow."
Date:
August 29, 1941
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Wooten Hotel]
Postcard of Wooten Hotel in Abilene, Texas, seen at night. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello all- This is Friday nite and it was quite a warm day too. Tomorrow the Battalion has a picnic at Circa park and we are leaving at 1100. Should be here to see some of these places. Should be seeing some others soon. We are quite busy now. Always, Woodrow."
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of 7th Army Soldiers]
Photograph of many soldiers crowding an open field. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "7th Army, south of Grenoble, France."
Date:
August 25, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Heidelberg Street]
Photograph of an Army truck parked on a street between tall buildings, with Heidelberg Castle visible on a hill in the distance. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "The Castle Heidelberg - Aug 1945."
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Heidelberg University Courtyard]
Photograph of the bell tower of a church above buildings, framed by the leaves of a tree. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "The courtyard at the university - Aug. 1945, Heidelberg."
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Monument in Heidelberg]
Photograph of a monument in a city square with Heidelberg Castle visible on a hill in the background. The monument consists of a pedestal with a statue on top. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Monument- Below the Castle - near the Market place, Aug 1945."
Date:
August 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History